Because Emerald City Comicon is NOT ENOUGH. Sakura-Con is an Anime festival that will feature Japanese gaming, cosplay, cultural panels, dances, concerts, exhibits, and industry guests! This event will run all weekend. (Image: Seattle Refined)

The Weekend Report: What's Cookin'

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by Gena Wynkoop

Welcome to the Weekend Report - where we tell you what's up in Seattle this weekend, the things you definitely don't want to miss. Why should we have all the fun at these events? Most of the things we are previewing here, we will be at - so if you see us say hi! We're guaranteed to miss some, so definitely email us hello@seattlerefined.com if there is something wonderful we need to know about!

Friday, April 14

Sakura-Con. Because Emerald City Comicon is NOT ENOUGH. Sakura-Con is an Anime festival that will feature Japanese gaming, cosplay, cultural panels, dances, concerts, exhibits, and industry guests! This event will run all weekend.

Washington State Convention Center705 Pike St9:30-1AMRegistration: $75Seattle Scotch & Beer Fest. This annual alcohol festival (the best kind of festival) will feature 50 varieties of beer, scotch whiskey, wine, and spirits at Fremont Studios. This event runs both on Friday and Saturday.

Saturday, April 15

State Parks Free Days. State Park Free Days are the best, especially now that Spring is here (supposedly). They free entrance is due to their "spring day" and You can choose from 140 Washington State Parks, so head out there and get your outdoors-ing on.

Aha Mele Hawaiian Festival. In need of a vacation? Honestly, SAME. Well if you can't jet off to the Hawaiian Islands, the Hawaiian Islands have come to you! Celebrate the Hawaiian culture at this festival! There will be food, cultural workshops, music and dance.

Sunday, April 16

Easter.Happy Easter, friends! Check out our Easter roundup for brunch options around the region and other fun hoppenings!

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